Virtual and In Person Group Therapy

in Richmond, VA

We offer three theme based groups that meet virtually & in person for 1.5 hours.

Groups include:

Heal in Connection with Others

Group therapy is an opportunity to connect with others, enhance coping skills, improve communication, and apply skills from individual therapy sessions.

Group sessions are confidential with the expectation that the work that occurs in the group session remains there.

Unlike individual sessions, a focus of group therapy is learning about yourself in relation to others. Group therapy also helps to normalize experiences of loneliness, frustration, overwhelm, and isolation that can occur during major life changes.

Our therapy groups are run by a licensed psychologist who facilitates discussion, introspection, and provides instruction. Our four groups address unique concerns and create specific community spaces for personal growth while increasing relationships with others.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) Group

Six week skills based group that uses strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to improve sleep quality, reduce anxiety and stress related to poor sleep, and reduce reliance on sleep medications.

Who it’s for: Adults (ages 18-64) experiencing chronic and persistent difficulty with getting to sleep, staying asleep, and maintaining a regular sleep schedule.

Pricing: $45 per session or insurance co-pay

Timeline / Schedule: This group meets weekly for one hour. The full group runs for 6 weeks with each week featuring a different skill for managing Insomnia.

Details: This group is run virtually and is available to individuals living in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Utah, and 39 other PsyPact states.

Get some much needed rest

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interpersonal process group for individuals experiencing social disconnection

An interpersonal process group designed for individuals experiencing disconnection in social relationships. This group focuses on the interactions between group members and specifically how people relate to each other. The goal of this group is to enhance self-awareness of relational patterns, emotional responses, communication with others, and ways to meet social needs.   

Who it’s for: Adults (ages 18-64) experiencing transitions in life and relationships

Pricing: $45 per session or insurance co-pay

Timeline / Schedule: This group meets weekly for one hour. 

Details: This group is held virtually and in person (Richmond location only at this time)

Curious about group therapy?

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Grounding and Emotional Resources group for building coping skills.

A coping skills group emphasizing behavioral strategies for emotion regulation and stress management. This group incorporates mind-body integration through EMDR resourcing skills, Somatic Experiencing exercises, and DBT distress tolerance and emotion regulation skills. 

Who it’s for: Adults (ages 18-64) who want to improve emotion regulation, mind-body connection, and overall management of stress

Pricing: $50 or insurance co-pay

Timeline / Schedule: This group meets monthly

Details: Meets in person in Richmond. Each month will feature a different strategy. Group fee also includes cost of materials. 

You don’t have to do it all alone.

What Clients Say

  • “I felt like Dr. Mickens really took the time to get to know me in a way that no other therapist had. She asked great questions that made me think and shifted my perspective on myself and situations where I often blame myself.”

  • “I learned so much about myself! Dr. Melody is curious and doesn’t miss a beat. She is warm, friendly, and can challenge you without being critical or unkind.”

  • She doesn’t just stay in the past. Other therapists kept going back to my childhood, but Dr. Mickens helped me learn how to focus on the now and how I wanted to use knowledge about my past to make better decisions in my relationships now and to move on from situations that I’ve outgrown or stayed in because of my anxiety and trauma.

  • Individual therapy focuses on the relationship between you and your therapist and specifically on enhancing your insight into a specific concern while building skills to help you cope with this concern. Group therapy can include education and skills, but also emphasizes relational experiences that provide different perspectives and opportunities to practice interpersonal skills. 

  • Group therapy offers an opportunity to practice some of the skills you are learning in individual therapy and to do so with peers and in a confidential setting where you can get feedback. Group therapy is especially beneficial for individuals with limited social connections, those experiencing isolation, or individuals who want to explore new relational patterns to improve relationship quality and satisfaction.

  • Each group functions a little differently, but most include some similar qualities. Groups are led by Dr. Mickens or another therapist. Each group begins with a review of group rules, the most important of which are confidentiality, tolerance for others’ opinions, and personal responsibility for achieving your own goals. Skills focused groups will have a structured agenda that Dr. Mickens will review. Our interpersonal group is unstructured which allows for the natural flow of conversation and interaction. 

  • Groups will vary in size,  but will be capped at 10 individuals per session. We will run groups with as few as 2 members.

  • No! Prior to beginning group therapy, you will meet with Dr. Mickens to establish your specific goals. Once you set your goals, it is up to you to determine how you achieve them in the group. If you feel vocal or want to talk, there’s always room for your voice. If you need a quieter day or space to process what’s going on around you, that’s okay too. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Growth Doesn’t Happen Alone

Our group therapy services offer opportunities to expand skills, knowledge about yourself, and connect with others.

You don’t have to do this alone!